Genetic polymorphism of MHC class III and GLO in Chinese Yao nationality

Abstract

Yao nationality is one of the minority nationalities living mainly in South China (Guangxi Province). The purpose of this study was to provide data of MHC classI and GLO in Chinese Yao nationality and the different genetic background of Yao and Han nationality, the latter representing the major nationality in China. The genetic polymorphism of MHC classI and GLO in Chinese Yao nationality was determined. Previously the Japanese were considered to have the lowest C*₂C frequencies (0.9386), but now we ascertained that the Yao have the lowest C2*C frequencies (0.9336). The data concerning gene frequencies of Yao are presented. They were also compared with the available data of Han.

Keywords

MHC classI / GLO / genetic polymorphism

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